Adams
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,052 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,990 · 103 homes for sale in 32206 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 50 closed sales in Adams in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in April 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $58,000 to $95,000 (median $72,000), on homes of 960 to 1,178 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,268 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,134, 43 median days on market, with 2,422 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,290.
Adams is an older Jacksonville pocket where price is set by condition, not by a floor plan. With a median build year of 1951 and stock running all the way back to 1909, two homes on the same block can be worlds apart depending on whether the systems, roof, and foundation have been addressed. The median living area sits just under 1,220 square feet, so you're generally buying compact footprints where updates and livable layout drive value more than raw size.
For buyers, this is a market that rewards inspection discipline over speed — the spread between a renovated home and a project can be wide, and the median price should be read as a midpoint across very different conditions, not a going rate. For sellers, honest presentation of what's been updated matters; the age of the housing stock means buyers will price in deferred maintenance quickly.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Adams right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Adams is a long-established neighborhood inside Jacksonville's Duval County core, with 684 homes spanning more than a century of construction. The character here is set by older, smaller houses, which means condition and updates are the real story behind any single listing.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 22 homes in Adams that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1909 and 1970 (median 1940), with a median living area of about 960 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 9 qualified sales in Adams across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $69,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Adams is best for.
Best for
- Renovation-minded buyers who can budget for systems and roof work on an older house
- Investors evaluating an area with meaningful non-owner-occupied inventory
- Buyers seeking a compact footprint and a specific architectural vintage
Probably not for
- Buyers who need larger, move-in-ready square footage with no project risk
- Anyone who wants tightly clustered, predictable pricing across the neighborhood
- Buyers unwilling to condition an offer on a thorough inspection of an older home
The market around Adams
Adams is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32206, 128 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32206 (Jacksonville), 221 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $307K ($172/sq ft), down 6.2% year over year, with a median 58 days on market. Right now 65 active and 26 pending listings put supply at about 5.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32206 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Adams specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Adams, Jacksonville
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Adams buying strategy.
If we were buying in Adams today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Adams.
Reading an older, wide-spread market
The homestead share is about 25%, meaning roughly a quarter of homes carry a homestead exemption. That points to a market with meaningful non-owner-occupied presence — a signal worth weighing if you're buying to live in versus buying alongside investor activity. It also means comparable sales can reflect a mix of owner-updated homes and rental-grade stock, so leaning on a single median figure without looking at condition can mislead you.
Because the year-built range runs from 1909 to 2024, you'll find everything from early-20th-century houses to occasional new construction on infill lots. That variety is an opportunity for buyers who want a specific vintage or a renovation project, but it demands that you underwrite each property on its own systems and permits rather than the neighborhood average.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Adams. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market this condition-driven punishes assumptions. We walk the systems, read the permit history, and pull the right comparables by condition — not just by proximity — so you understand whether a given Adams home is priced as a finished house or a project. That's the difference between a smart buy and an expensive surprise.
Adams in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Adams buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Adams sales matched to your home.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Duval County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32202/32206/32208/32209/32216/32254)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (50 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Adams. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32206; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
- Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Andrew Jackson High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- William M. Raines High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School or your address-zoned elementary school · Elementary (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- 18Th Street W (2 homes on record)
- 20Th Street W (1 homes on record)
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